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YG03 CPB

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,219 mi
Last recorded132,219 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 CPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 132,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at inner sill (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at inner sill (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking at engine (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

oil leak at engine

Pass 6 Feb 2018 128,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp

Fail 5 Feb 2018 128,396 miles

Central Front Power steering component(s) leaking at engine (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp

Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,830 miles

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 124,830 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 120,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at inner sill (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at inner sill (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 120,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear mount missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at inner sill (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at inner sill (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 117,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 117,645 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 113,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 113,180 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 89,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 77,018 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,563 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 68,563 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 59,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 49,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,240 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,793 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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YG03 CPB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG03 CPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG03 CPB registered?

YG03 CPB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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